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Oil Change S70 98

posted by  someone claiming to be Tim C on  Fri Mar 30 10:21 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Does one need to put the 98' s70 upon on ramps to change the oil, or can it be done on a flat surface with no elevation of the vehicle? If you do it with the ramps, will the angle of the vehicle allow all the old oil to drain properly?

Cheers.

Tim







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    Re: Oil Change V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be Adam Rosenfeld on  Sat Mar 31 00:14 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Try a TopSider. They're GREAT! Suction removal of oil via the dipstick tube is the preferred method for Mercedes' and, despite what some say, this method does NOT leave behind any more old oil than conventional methods (I've even read that it's actually more effective at removing "every last bit").

    Plus, you don't have to mess with the drain plug at all! And on my wife's benz, the oil cartidge is installed from above, making the whole process very much a white glove affair!

    Topsiders are available at marine supply stores for around $40.

    I have no vested interest here other than to share my good experiences :-)







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      Re: Oil Change V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  someone claiming to be KC on  Sat Mar 31 09:18 CST 2001 [RELATED]



      It might be a very good method, I have never used it. But I get peace of mind knowing that any metal flakes that settle in the bottom of the pan will definitely come out easier via the drain plug method vs being sucked up the system.







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    Re: Oil Change S70 98

    posted by  someone claiming to be Ray Niblett on  Fri Mar 30 11:55 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    I do mine without ramps. A bit tricky (but easier then the 850s

    which sit a bit lower).

    Main thing is you get about 6 quarts so you need an oil pan that

    holds it all and fits under the car.







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      Re: Oil Change S70 98

      posted by  someone claiming to be Andy on  Fri Mar 30 14:22 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      How much do you put back in. I put exactly 6 quarts. Is this high low or just right?







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        Re: Oil Change S70 98

        posted by  someone claiming to be Gavin Lim on  Fri Mar 30 15:46 CST 2001 [RELATED]

        I always replace with 6qts and it fills up to 3/4 mark of the dipstick, just right.






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